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A third party can try to seize your Swiss bank account in the event of divorce, inheritance or bankruptcy. What are the chances for success?

In terms of divorce and inheritance, the plaintiff faces a long, difficult and costly procedure. To our knowledge, no such undertaking has met with a successful conclusion.

Bankruptcy, on the other hand, falls under Federal law which provides for the recognition and application of foreign rulings in Switzerland. The bank account can thus be seized without any difficulty.

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Swiss bank secrecy with respect to bankruptcy Swiss bank secrecy with respect to divorce What happens with my Swiss bank account if I die?